~ART TIME~ Group picture -> ALL SLOTS TAKEN <-

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In the spirit of the season, if you couldn't afford to blow money on the indiegogo, but are active in the community, I am flexible on freebie-ing a few people in. This site wouldn't be ANYTHING without the time people give to building a thriving and welcoming community, and no amount of money can buy that <3

Just comment below to ask me. As long as the character can physically fit in the space available, I can probably work it in.

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Alright, as an added incentive I'll be marking the following slots down to 10 euros since they don't feature a full body- 2, 6, 11, and 12!

Samples of my art can be found here.

Hey forest! For raising money for the IndieGoGo campaign, I wanted to create some your character here slots for a winter/ vaguely christmas themed drawing of deer from the community :3 It will be a large group portrait, fully lined and colored, featuring the twin gods in a sleigh with flying deer pulling it, and deer looking on from the ground below in wonder.

The cost for each slot is listed below. Rather than paying me, you can claim a spot by making a donation to the forest's IndieGoGo campaign as "Sleigh- ______", where the blank is your forest username. If you have already donated and would like to retroactively sign up for this, that's fine too- as long as your signature on the campaign includes your username or character name ^^

Since this is a donation-based work rather than something where I'm asking for money for myself, the minimum cost for a slot is 16 euros. This is also for any retroactive sign-ups. However, if you would like, you may donate more (I would recommend 20 so that you get that perk slot Eye)

Below are the slots, with any restrictions that they may have. Note: depending on the size of the antlers of some deer, I would ask that people be courteous to put larger-antlered deer towards the back so as to not block out others. :3 Comment below to claim when you are ready to pay for your slot. Once I see your name on the donation list with the 'Sleigh' tag next to it, I will mark you as paid!




1. Castallion for Freyja Donated!
2. Cannibriel for Vessan Freebie, but probs will donate!
3. Ludwig for Postmortem Donated!
4. Artemis for Wildflowerdeer Donated!
5. Sol for Ebony3 Donated!
6. Fowl for FoulFowl Donated!
7. Alice for Evern Donated!
8. Amary for Amary Donated!
9. Kaoori for Kaoori Donated!
10. Quamar for Tuhka Freebie <3
11. Nihdogg for Nihdogg Freebie!
12. Vanhi for TreeDancer Donated!
13. Vala for Vala Freebie!
14. Felbane for Wildrose Donated!
15. Lem for Uitleger Donated!
*16. Valjek for W0lfclaw Donated!

* Since Vala and W0lfclaw both signed up at the same time, I'm adding one more slot, which will be a flying mini-deer.



PROGRESS


Rough Sketch 100% (above)

Refined Sketch 100%


Character Coloring 100% *except for a couple of tiny details - Artemis's dainty antlers, Vala's face paint Smiling Will do those before I start the background.


Lining 100%

Background 100%
Finishing Touches 100%

bump! where's all the

bump!
where's all the fawns

Would adding another character be a possibility, or would I have to pay for another slot? Unfortunately I'm kinda broke now.

ahhhh I know a perfect deer for slot 10 but I haven't seen his player around much

edit: *claims page 2*
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agh, I dunno where the fawns

agh, I dunno where the fawns are ;_;
Depending on if the other slots get filled, I'll let you know whether or not adding multiple chars per person will be a thing :3

I think more people will be tempted to donate closer to the deadline.

>c'mon ye wee fawns n minis where are you

I've been silently stalking

I've been silently stalking this thread for days, totes wanna see this when it's done.
Good luck grabbing dem minis an' fawns.
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Thanks!

Thanks! <3 Once I get down to 4 slots remaining I'll start on it :3 I just need to know how things will take up space ;_;

That being said, anyone stalking this should note that I'd be willing to let some people in for free, if they really want to be- I understand that not everyone has money to throw at the Indiegogo, and I really want to show how much I appreciate the community above all <3

Basically, just ask me. I'm a pretty chill person Eye

forgOT to mention


forgOT to mention ((€20/forest fan))

Hm... I guess it would be

Hm... I guess it would be okay to throw myself at this then? I did donate 20 hour ago. :>

I have a my ooc deer, Fowl, who you can add to a reduced spot, maybe slot 6? (somewhere out of the way is fine with me)
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@ Postmortem I bumped you up

@ Postmortem I bumped you up to a paid slot Eye

@Foulfowl Now that I'm getting into antler tetris, would it be OK if I put your deer in slot 4 or 6 depending on how the others fill in? Also, would you like the in game set, or would you like the more custom look? (The sunglasses look fly btw and would be funny if your deer is like shielding its eyes from the brightness of the others)

@singingbird Sure, put 'em

@singingbird

Sure, put 'em wherever you need 'em.
Also yeah I'd prefer the custom look(the owl set was just there as a reference for body color and markings), Fowl's naked without those sweet shades man, 'twould be a travesty to part them from 'em.
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@FoulFowl Got it! Also, PSA

@FoulFowl Got it!

Also, PSA for the world, I'm mostly concerned with filling slots now so I can work on this when I have time off for the holidays. Only 3 slots left! also like 2 of them are literally FREE
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Can't wait! &hearts;

Can't wait! ♥
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Would putting my Artemis in

Would putting my Artemis in slot #4 be ok?
My donation is from 5 days ago under WildflowerDeer ^^

By Draak ♥

Oh may I take the fawn?? My

Oh may I take the fawn?? My nihdogg is just all white with ink.splatters on her human like face as a fawn Smiling with small feather tufts as a tail.
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@ Wildflowerdeer Absolutely!

@ Wildflowerdeer Absolutely! You're in :3

@Nihdogg Gotcha!

Whoah, and just like that, only one slot remains!

Thank you so much! 8D

Thank you so much! 8D
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Yup One slot left!

Yup Eye

One slot left!

Mind if I pop a friend in?

Mind if I pop a friend in?
Vala is a mini, a true gem of the community and she also donated. I trust it fits the bill. Sticking out tongue
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@ Uitleger Vala, Gem of the

@ Uitleger Vala, Gem of the Community, has been added (srsly tho that sounds like a really great title XD)

>also added in W0lfclaw since they asked for a slot like at the same time X3

but anyways, slots are now officially FULL. I'll get to some proper sketching tomorrow and see how the things fit together now that I have all the pieces Laughing out loud

YAY! Can't wait to see it!

YAY! Can't wait to see it!
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Update: I have started

Update: I have started modifying the sketch, though holiday festivities did cause me to take a brief break. I plan to start working again on it quite soon, and will post update pictures as progress is made :3

eeeeeeee I'm already loving

eeeeeeee I'm already loving how it looks!
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I'm planning on getting the

I'm planning on getting the rest of the deer at least basically colored, and then I'll post a progress picture! Laughing out loud
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Finished coloring deer in up

Finished coloring deer in Smiling up next is a background, which I'm thinking about doing in acrylic paint just to make it a little more unique.
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The colouring looks really

The colouring looks really good! I like your blending

Looking gorgeous already!

Looking gorgeous already! Everyone looks perfect so far!
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What a nice surprise !!

What a nice surprise !! ♥
" ~ Lady in Red ~ "

♥ ♥

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omg! Why haven't I tracked

omg! Why haven't I tracked this, such nice group picture <3
Display pic by crabbycrown ♥
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loooove how this looks so

loooove how this looks so far! ♥
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Thanks everyone Just as an

Thanks everyone Laughing out loud

Just as an update, I've started painting the background- I'm hoping to finish that up today and post a picture :3

Then it will just be finishing touches >: D
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Another update: Sorry about

Another update: Sorry about the delays everyone, there was a death in my family that slowed my pace Sad

I do have the background like 80% done now, and I will be sure to post a pic of the finished product as soon as it's done Laughing out loud

This is very cute so far! I

This is very cute so far! I hope that you've been doing well despite the death in the family.. It's definitely a rough thing to go through, so it's understandable that you haven't been feeling quite up to it.

Aww I hope you feel better

Aww I hope you feel better now, or will soon. Don't worry about the delay, seems like you're almost finished anyway.
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Track! Much love for group

Track! Much love for group pictures!!
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Good news everyone- I have

Good news everyone- I have finished it! Laughing out loud

I'll try to find some time today to photograph it with proper lighting Smiling
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